Developer: Nolimit City
Stakes: From £0.20 | Max Win: 70,000x
Bonus Features: Lucky Wagon Spins, Feature Carriages, Bonus Buys, GOD MODE
The long-awaited third instalment of Fire in the Hole has finally dropped – and this time, things are getting chilly. Set deep in a frozen cave, Fire in the Hole 3: Winter Wilds brings back the explosive miner chaos we all remember, but with a frosty twist.
🎯 First Impressions
From the outset, it’s clear not much has changed in the core mechanics. The base game still features cascading wins and the famous 6×3+ grid that can expand to reveal up to 12 rows of chaos. But in our demo session, one thing stood out fast – the bonus hits frequently. You only need three bonus symbols to trigger the Lucky Wagon Spins, and you’ll be in there more often than you might expect.
💣 Bonus Mode Breakdown
Once you land the bonus, seasoned players will recognise the setup right away:
- 3 starting lives
- 12 blocked positions
- Classic hold & win style mechanics
But – and this is important – landing just three scatters tends to lead to fairly average outcomes. We’re talking around 20x to 40x most of the time. In short, it can feel a little too familiar, and the bonus from three symbols alone lacks flair.
💥 Digging Deeper
However, if you land 4 or 5 bonus symbols, things get way more interesting. With four scatters, you start with 18 open positions instead of 12, giving you more room for those exciting feature carriages that roll across the top. These can include persistent collectors, doublers, or even explosives that blast new paths.
Buy-ins are abundant – and as always with Nolimit City, the bonus buy menu is stacked:
- 3 scatters: 100x your bet
- 4 scatters: 200x
- 5 scatters: 500x
- 6 scatters (Super Bonus): 1600x – with a Super Collector in play for massive win potential
And if you’re feeling brave (or reckless), you can dive into GOD MODE – an eye-watering 7000x buy that’s more a flex than a feature. It’s not for the faint of heart, and realistically, probably not worth the risk.
🧊 Final Thoughts
UK players can spin from as little as 20p, and the inclusion of a bonus chance bet and two feature bet options is a pleasant surprise, especially with current UK restrictions on bonus buys. Big kudos to Nolimit City for getting creative here.
While the basic three-scatter bonus can feel like a rerun of the last two games, there’s still real excitement buried deeper in the mine. For those willing to invest a little more – whether by landing extra scatters or going for a feature buy – there’s serious potential to be unearthed.
⭐ Verdict
Despite its frosty setting, Fire in the Hole 3 brings enough heat to keep us spinning. If you liked the first two, this one builds nicely – just don’t expect a revolution unless you’re going big.
Rating: 8.5/10 – Classic chaos with frosty flair and explosive potential.
